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Blog Posts in May, 2014

What Questions To Ask A Personal Injury Attorney?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 31, 2014
There are a number of questions to ask before working with a personal injury attorney. The right lawyer for a case is typically one who has the experience necessary to win a particular case, and has ...

How Do Personal Injury Lawyers Get Paid?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 31, 2014
Personal injury lawyers make money by winning personal injury cases in court or by settling personal injury case out of court. For the majority of personal injury cases, a personal injury lawyer will ...

Can You Sue A Nurse For Medical Malpractice?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 28, 2014
Nurses, like doctors, can be found liable for improperly treating a patient. Yes, a nurse can be sued for medical malpractice if it can be proven that the healthcare provider failed to competently ...

David Perecman Weighs in On Dual School Bus Collision

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 28, 2014
Two school buses collided at an intersection on Long Island after one of the buses ran a stop sign. Only one child was on-board at the time of the accident. The crash was caught on video, reported CBS ...

What Is A Motorcycle Crash Bar?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 28, 2014
Motorcycle crash bars are hoop-shaped bars mounted on the frame of the bike that can help protect riders in certain types of motorcycle accidents by keeping the weight of the bike off the rider’s ...

Are Car Accidents Civil Or Criminal?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 27, 2014
Car accidents are usually civil incidents, however, there are several ways in which an accident can escalate and become a criminal offense. Hit and Run When a driver accidentally hits another vehicle ...

Can A Car Accident Cause Epilepsy?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 26, 2014
A car accident can cause epilepsy. One of the most frequent causes of epilepsy and seizure disorders is a traumatic brain injury . The initial injury can be mild, moderate or severe. Typically, ...

Can Child Support Be Garnished From Workers Compensation?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 25, 2014
In the state of New York, child support can be garnished from workers’ compensation. New York State court takes into account many sources of money as income for child support purposes. Workers’ ...

When Do Most Construction Accidents Happen?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 24, 2014
Construction is one of the most dangerous occupations. More than workers of other industries, construction workers experience fatal and non-fatal injuries from accidents that require them to take time ...

Metro-North to Implement New Safety Measures

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 20, 2014
Transportation, whether public or private, has its share of unfortunate accidents. Sometimes, these accidents are completely unavoidable. At other times, they are the result of negligence or ...

Can A Car Accident Cause Carpal Tunnel?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 17, 2014
A car accident can cause carpal tunnel. Carpal tunnel is a painful disorder that affects the wrist and hand. Bones and other tissues in a person’s wrist form the carpal tunnel which is a narrow tunnel ...

Can U Get Fibromyalgia From A Car Accident?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 14, 2014
Physical or emotional trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been linked to fibromyalgia, reports the Mayo Clinic . This means a car accident can trigger the symptoms of ...

What Type of Accident Kills Most Construction Workers?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 13, 2014
There are four leading causes of fatalities on construction sites. Three out of five (59%) construction worker deaths in 2009 could be attributed to one of these causes. The types of construction ...

Can A Car Accident Cause Depression?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 12, 2014
Car accidents can cause long-term stress that can eventually lead to depression. According to WebMD Health News , a car accident can cause depression. Like other types of traumatic or stressful ...

What Does A Personal Injury Lawyer Handle?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 12, 2014
Almost any case a personal injury lawyer handles falls under tort law. In tort cases, the main goal is for an injured person to be compensated financially or “made whole” for all losses stemming from ...

Can You Use A Car Seat After An Accident?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 8, 2014
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), child restraint manufacturers, and personal injury lawyers at The Perecman Firm all recommend that child safety seats be replaced following ...

What Is The Most Common Accident In Construction?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 6, 2014
The fatal injury rate for the construction industry is higher than the national average in this category for all industries. Four types of construction accidents were responsible for more than half ...

Can a Car Accident Cause a Herniated Disc?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 4, 2014
Car accidents can lead to a herniated disc, as well as nerve damage. The disc injury and nerve injury can be related, such as when a slipped or herniated disc causes a pinched nerve, nerve ...

Can Family Sue Wrongful Death?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 3, 2014
When someone dies due to the negligence or other wrongful act of another person, company or entity, the survivors may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. In New York, a child, parent or spouse ...

New York State Legislators Hold 'Distracted Driving' Conference

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 2, 2014
Accidents and injuries are an unfortunate part of life, and always will be. Though many well-meaning legislators and activists are trying hard to make accidents as rare as possible, they can never be ...

What Is A Personal Injury Attorney?

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 2, 2014
A personal injury attorney provides legal representation to people who claim to have been injured in disputes involving negligence and damages. A personal injury lawyer’s job is to find out who made ...

New York Auto Accident Lawyer David Perecman Weighs in on New York's "Dr. Vodka" Death in Lamborghini Crash

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 1, 2014
New York based vodka entrepreneur Malcolm Lloyd, 42, died in a high-speed car crash in Florida. He was killed when the $400,000 Lamborghini Aventador he was travelling in as a passenger crashed into a ...

How to Prevent an Accident at Construction Site

Posted by The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.| May 1, 2014
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ), one out of every five workplace deaths is a construction worker. Construction, however, can be a safe occupation. Workers must ...

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